This paper explores the implications of a potential shift to low-carbon consumption in wealthy countries for the poorer countries where many goods are made, and looks at ways to minimise negative impacts. A growing body of research shows how shifts in consumer behaviour could lead to reductions in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. By buying fewer goods, especially high-GHG items (e.g. red meat), and redirecting any spending to low-GHG alternatives, consumers could help reduce emissions. Altogether, these shifts could reduce emissions associated with consumption in high-income countries by at least 10 per cent, and likely more.
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Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/low-greenhouse-gas-consumption-strategies-and-impacts-developing-countries
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/peter-erickson
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/anne-owen
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/author/ellie-dawkins
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/stockholm-environment-institute
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/green-house-gases
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/developing-countries
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/carbon-intensity
[10] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sustainable-development
